[EURUSD]
Important Levels to Watch for:
- Resistance line of 1.17911 and 1.18105.
- Support line of 1.17283 and 1.17089.
Commentary/ Reason:
- The euro firmed slightly to $1.1775.
- Euro rose on weaker-than-expected U.S.’s weekly initial unemployment claims, and a better-than-expected German trade data.
- A growing expectation of U.S. stimulus approval has also been weakening for dollar, as improving investors’ mood and their willingness to buy riskier assets such as stocks and commodity currencies.
- Resurgence in new COVID-19 cases is observed as WHO reported a record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases on Thursday, led by a surge of infections in Europe.
[USDCHF]
Important Levels to Watch for:
- Resistance line of 0.92010 and 0.92184.
- Support line of 0.91447 and 0.91272.
Commentary/ Reason:
- The dollar bought 0.9155 Swiss franc, pulled back down from 4-day high yesterday.
[GBPUSD]
Important Levels to Watch for:
- Resistance line of 1.29824 and 1.30133.
- Support line of 1.28823 and 1.28513.
Commentary/ Reason:
- Sterling crept higher to $1.2954 and has held firm this week as prospects for a Brexit deal have appeared to improve.
- The currency awaited cues from final round of Brexit trade negotiations as the expiry of the transition period approached at the end of the year.